WILD Arapawa RAM(Ovis aries) are dark brown and black in colour, with dark grey horns. All feral rams have curling horns, often with 1½ curls on each side. The Arapawa Ram was introduced by early sailors and their home origin is actually unknown. Safari Club International recognises them as a South Pacific species and are a great addition to any hunters collection. These Arapawa Rams can be hunted in areas where we also hunt for Red and Fallow Stags, they often live together and graze in the open.

FERAL GOAT (Capra hircus) is wide spread throughout certain areas of New Zealand. With differing colours and horn formations, the Billy Goat has great trophy appeal. A very popular animal for all hunters and particularly bow hunters as their inquisitive nature enables hunters to stalk up close.

WILD PIG (Sus scrofa) Wild pig was brought into New Zealand by the early sailors in the 1700’s and are spread throughout the country. With a multitude of different colours the Wild Boar is in fact a very popular Game animal in New Zealand. A Big Boar can weigh up to 300 lb and sport 3 inch ivory tusks. With very good eye sight and sense of smell the Wild Boar is a very challenging animal to hunt. Spot and stalking on foot with rifle and Bow is a popular method of hunting along with hunting with dogs. The use of well trained hunting dogs is the preferred Kiwi method and more productive. This method is not for the faint hearted, as the dogs are finding the pigs, then will do their best to hold the pig while the hunter goes in with a knife. This is a very adrenalin action packed hunt, as it is unpredictable what the Boar will do.

RABBIT and HARES The rabbit and European hare are commonplace throughout New Zealand and indeed are considered a pest in many areas. Hares are more common on our properties and a night Spotlight hunt with shotgun or rifle is an exciting extra to add to your visit.

PARADISE DUCKS The paradise sheld duck is an endemic New Zealand species found in plentiful numbers. They can be decoyed easily with a skilled layout. The male and female are both brightly coloured but quite different and a mounted pair make a fetching Kiwi trophy.